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Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Ducks versus the Wild? The puck drops at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. The over/under for this Western conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Wild being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Ducks.<h3>ANAHEIM DUCKS VS MINNESOTA WILD BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Minnesota Wild -1.5This game will be played at Xcel Energy Center at 9:00 ET on Saturday, January 27th.<h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA WILD:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Wild picking up a 4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Wild on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Ducks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Are the Ducks Ready for a Win at St. Paul?</h3>On the road this season, the Ducks have gone 9-14-1, and they are currently on a three-game losing streak away from home. In games against Western Conference opponents, Anaheim has gone 7-18, and they are 14th in the conference standings. Overall, the Ducks have a record of 16-31-2, and they have lost four straight games when they have been favored.

Over their last ten games, the Ducks have gone just 3-7, and they have a record of 1-4 in their last five games. In their last three games, Anaheim has gone 1-2, and they are currently in 7th place in the Pacific Division with 34 points.On the road, the Ducks have gone 5-5 in their last ten games vs. the puck line, and their average scoring margin on the road is -1.0 goals per game. So far, Anaheim has gone 13-10 vs. the puck line in road games, and they have 26 wins by multiple goals.

As the underdog, the Ducks have gone 25-18 vs. the puck line this season, and their average scoring differential is -.9 goals per game. In their last three games, Anaheim has a puck line record of 2-1, and they have 20 losses by more than one goal. Games involving Anaheim have an average of 6 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.3. In terms of their over/under performance, the Ducks come in with a record of 22-23-3.Across their three previous road games, Anaheim has an puck line mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 2 goals per game.The Ducks come into the game scoring an average of 2.5 goals per game, putting them 29th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 25th in the league. Anaheim's offense is currently ranked 21st in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 12th in the league.Anaheim's leading scorer is Frank Vatrano. So far, he has 21 goals which is 28th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Vatrano has 13 assists this season.Minnesota defense takes on the Ducks ranked 13th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 30.5 shots per game against Minnesota. They also are 14th in shutouts, with 3 shutouts.Entering the game, goalie John Gibson has started 30 games this season. His current record stands at 9-19, and his save percentage is 0.883%.<h3>Are Minnesota Ready for a Home Win?</h3>At home this season, the Wild have gone 12-10-3. In the Western Conference, Minnesota is 8-12 and 13th in the standings. Overall, the Wild have a record of 21-22-5 and are in 7th place in the Central Division. Over their last ten games, Minnesota has gone 4-6.

As the favorite, the Wild have gone 14-5-2 this year. Against teams in the Western Conference, Minnesota has gone 3-8. In their last three games, the Wild have gone 2-1 and are 3-2 over their last five games. At home, Minnesota has won two straight games as the favorite.Minnesota comes into the game with an overall puck line record of 25-23 and have gone 5-5 in their last ten games against the puck line. The Wild have gone 12-13 at home this season vs. the puck line and have 14 wins by multiple goals.

So far this year, Minnesota has been favored in 21 games and has gone 9-12 against the puck line as the favorite. In their last three home games, the Wild have gone 2-1 vs. the puck line. For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Minnesota is 6.5. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.2. The Wild come in with an over/under record of 24-20-4.Through their last three road games, Anaheim has an puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 2 goals per game.The Wild come into the game scoring an average of 3 goals per game, putting them 19th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 20th in the league. So far this year, the Wild are 12-8 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 9-14 in games with fewer shots on goal.Minnesota's leading goal scorer is Joel Eriksson Ek. So far this season, he has 21 goals, placing him 25th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 18 assists so far.Defensively, the Wild are currently 13th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.5 shots per game against Minnesota. They also are 14th in shutouts, coming in with 3 shutouts.Goalie Filip Gustavsson gets the start and has made 27 starts this season. His record at this point is 13-12, and his save percentage is 0.806%.

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Planning on watching today's Penguins and Maple Leafs game? Catch the action at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON, as the Maple Leafs hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on SN PT. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Maple Leafs are favored to win at home against the Penguins.<h3>PITTSBURGH PENGUINS VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 16th.<h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Penguins winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Penguins on the moneyline (+122)</li><li>The Penguins are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Penguins Make it Happen on the Road?</h3>As they head into their game vs. the Maple Leafs, the Penguins have a 13-12-3 record thus far. While playing at home, their record stands at 6-6-1, and they have 7-6-2 mark on the road. At the moment, they hold the 7th spot in the Eastern Metropolitan division and are ranked 12th in the Eastern conference.Pittsburgh is 12-16 against the puck line this season. On the road, their puck line record sits at 6-9 compared to 6-7 at home. On average, Pittsburgh's games have finished with 5.6 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.5. In total, the Penguins come in with an over/under record of 9-17-2.When looking at their past three road matchups, Pittsburgh has an puck line record of 0-3 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.In terms of their offensive performance, the Penguins are averaging 2.9 goals per game this season, putting them in the 25th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 11th in the league. So far this year, the Penguins are 7-6 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 6-6 in games with fewer shots on goal.Pittsburgh will be looking for a good game from Sidney Crosby who leads the team in scoring with 17 goals, ranking 6th in the NHL. Crosby also comes into the game with 14 assists.Defensively, the Maple Leafs are currently 18th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 32.1 shots per game against Toronto. They also are 21st in shutouts, coming in with 1 shutouts.Heading into this matchup vs. Toronto, goalie Tristan Jarry has started 21 games in this season. His current record is 9-10, and his save percentage stands at 0.9%.<h3>Will the Maple Leafs Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3>In their 27 games, the Maple Leafs have a 15-7-6 record this season. While playing at their home arena, they have a 8-5-2 record, and their record on the road is 7-2-4. At the moment, they hold the 2nd spot in the Eastern Atlantic division and are ranked 3rd in the Eastern conference.In terms of the puck line, Toronto are 7-20. When playing on the road against the puck line, they are 3-10, while their overall home performance is 4-10. This season, Toronto's games are averaging 7 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.5. The Maple Leafs currently have an over/under record of 15-11-1.When looking at their past three home matchups, Toronto has an puck line record of 1-2 while averaging 4 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.In terms of their offensive performance, the Maple Leafs are averaging 3.5 goals per game this season, putting them in the 9th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 14th in the league. Toronto's offense comes into the game ranked 16th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 19th in the NHL.Toronto's current leading scorer is Auston Matthews. This season, he has 23 goals, which puts him 1st in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Matthews has 12 assists this season.Defensively, the Maple Leafs come into the season ranked 18th in goals allowed. Opponents are averging 32.1 shots per game against Toronto. For the season, they are ranked 21st in shutouts, coming in with 1 shutouts.Goalie Martin Jones gets the start and has made one start this season. His record at this point is 2-0, and his save percentage is 0.167%.

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The 2022 MLB season continues Wednesday, May 18, with a full 15-game card, so we’re taking a closer look at the AL East showdown from Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore to get you the best Yankees vs. Orioles betting pick and odds.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;



New York opens as a heavy -225 road fave on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betdsi/">BetDSI Sportsbook</a>. Baltimore is a +190 moneyline underdog, and the totals are listed at 8.0 runs.&nbsp;



The Yankees boast the best record in the majors&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;



The New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles continue their four-game set at Camden Yards with Wednesday’s duel. The second contest has been excluded from the analysis, while the Yanks defeated the O’s 6-2 in the opener this past Monday.&nbsp;



It was the Yankees’ fourth consecutive victory over Baltimore, as they swept the Orioles in the last month’s three-game set in New York. The Bombers improved to 26-9 on the season, sporting the best record in the majors.&nbsp;



Gerrit Cole will toe the slab Wednesday and face the O’s for the first time this season. The 31-year-old righty is 4-1 with a shiny 1.41 ERA in seven career starts against Baltimore. Cole is 3-0 with a 2.95 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and 46/12 K/BB ratio in seven starts (36.2 innings) in 2022. He’s taken a win last time out, surrendering three earned runs on six hits and a walk in a 10-4 thrashing of the Chicago White So on the road.&nbsp;



The Orioles continue to struggle&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;



The Baltimore Orioles extended their losing streak to four games with that 6-2 defeat to the Yankees and fell to 14-22 on the season. After getting swept by the lowly Detroit Tigers, the O’s recorded a paltry three hits against Luis Severino and three relievers.&nbsp;



At least, Anthony Santander launched a pair of solo home runs to get things going at the plate. The 27-year-old slugger was hitless in three of his previous four outings. The Orioles own the second-lowest scoring offense in baseball, tallying 3.22 runs per game.&nbsp;



On the pitching side of things, the Orioles carry a 3.85 ERA (19th in the MLB). Jordan Lyles will take the mound Wednesday, and the 31-year-old right-hander is 2-3 with a 4.38 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, and 32/14 K/BB ratio in seven starts (39 innings) this season. Last Friday, he was charged for a loss in a 4-2 defeat at Detroit, yielding four earned runs on six hits and three walks through 5.2 frames of work.&nbsp;



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<ul><li>6-1 in the last six games overall&nbsp;</li><li>5-0 in Gerrit Cole’s last five starts&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>



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<ul><li>1-5 in the last six games against the Yankees&nbsp;</li><li>1-5 in the last six games overall&nbsp;</li></ul>



New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles Pick&nbsp;



The current Orioles are slashing only .200/.300/.339 in 75 at-bats against Gerrit Cole. It’s hard to expect them to hit well in this matchup, so I’m backing the visitors to win by two or more runs, as the moneyline odds are not tempting at all.&nbsp;



Jordan Lyles met the Yanks twice in 2022. He pitched well in a no-decision on April 15, allowing just one earned run across 5.1 frames in a 2-1 victory. However, he got pounded for six earned runs 11 days later, and the current Yankees have four home runs and a .719 OPS in 94 at-bats against Lyles.&nbsp;



Pick: Take New York Yankees -1.5 at -105&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;



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The opening clash of this series saw a push at 8.0 runs, and with the same line in this one, I would stick with the Yankees to beat the runline. The totals are a tricky wager, as the Orioles could easily struggle against the Yankees’ pitching staff, but Jordan Lyles and his relievers could surrender a lot of runs.&nbsp;&nbsp;



Also, you never know when Gerrit Cole will have a bad day in the office. If he puts on another strong performance, this game should go under the total.&nbsp;



Pick: Go under 8.0 runs at +100 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles Odds, Pick, Prediction 5/18/22

We hear this term quite often and over a long period of time it's of course a profitable thing to do, if you can ascertain <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sports-betting-what-is-public-money/">what is and what is not public money</a>.

I've had conversations with many bettors over the years about this. It's more complicated than simply looking at a bet percentage and making a determination, and that's of course something that has more parameters than most people know. For starters, there are any number of websites that give out betting percentages, and to be quite honest, they are not all alike. By that I mean there are some big discrepancies from one site to another in terms of percentage.

One reason and perhaps the biggest reason for that is that they all draw their numbers from a different cross-section of bookmakers. As we know, some books are quite public/recreational, or as many would like to call them, square. That's a whole different topic. And of course some books cater to high limit professionals and they're usually going to have very different numbers at different times of the day.

Speaking of different times of the day, those percentages often come out quite early, and I've seen some sites with bet percentages on games that may not have 100 tickets on them. Clearly that's an early move and one that's NOT reflective of real public money. To put that in perspective, and typical NFL game during the regular season will have tens of thousands (if not more) tickets on the game by kickoff. So, we're just not comparing apples to apples if we're looking at those bet percentages at different times during the betting cycle.

Add into that equation the fact that what many market mover/syndicates will do is bet very early on a game, which forces the books to adjust the number, knowing that they're coming back with a bigger bet on the other side at a better number. That's quite common, in all sports. And if you're even half-good at math, you know that early in the betting cycle it's going to take far less money to move a line then it will closer to the time the game starts.

So, "fade the public" is indeed a reasonable long-term strategy, however you've got to know in truth where they public money actually is, and you've got to develop your own parameters and follow them to a "T". Otherwise, you're just guessing, and we know what "guessing" gets you in this business.

In a word, we ARE guessing every single day of the year, but as long as we're doing the work, being thorough, and being consistent, then we are at least making educated guess as opposed to throwing darts or being a lemming and following the public over a cliff.

Fading The Betting Public - Perceptions and Realities

The National Basketball Association (NBA) was first founded all the way back in 1946 as that is when the first season was played. There were only a handful of teams in the NBA at that time, but it has continued to grow throughout the years.

The NBA is no longer just a league that is made up of the best basketball players in the United States as it is a league that has grown internationally as well. This league is now full of players from other countries as it is the best professional basketball league in the world.

Every NBA team plays 82 games during the regular season and the top 16 teams make up the NBA Playoffs. The league is split up into conferences and divisions, and there are eight teams from each conference in the postseason.

NBA basketball begins in October, and the NBA Finals take place every single June. This is a league that attracts plenty of attention, and NBA betting is extremely popular as well.

This article will not only introduce you to the best NBA betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but it will also give you some NBA betting tips.
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If you are wanting to do some NBA betting then you need to know where the best NBA sportsbooks are located. The sports betting industry just continues to get bigger and bigger, especially when it comes to online wagering.

It used to be that betting on the NBA was done either in-person or through a local bookie, but that is no longer the case. You are going to find some great options online, and here is a look at four of the best NBA sportsbooks that you are going to find online.

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Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Wildcats versus the Lumberjacks? Tip off is at at 11:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 139 points, and Stephen F. Austin is favored by -3.5 to win at home against Abilene Christian.<h3>ABILENE CHRISTIAN WILDCATS VS STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LUMBERJACKS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks -3.5This game will be played at Orleans Arena at 11:30 ET on Wednesday, March 13th.<h3>WHY BET THE STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LUMBERJACKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Lumberjacks.</li><li>Not only will Stephen F. Austin pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Wildcats Pull Off a Win at Las Vegas?</h3>Abilene Christian will enter this game as the underdog, as they have been in 18 of their 31 games this season. They are 8-10 in those games and have gone 4-1 in their last five games on the road.

For the season, the Wildcats have gone 7-9 on the road, and they have an average scoring margin of -5.1 points per game. Their last game was a 74-67 loss to Utah Valley.Abilene Christian has an overall ATS record of 16-13 this season. On the road, they have gone 10-6 vs. the spread. As the underdog, the Wildcats have a record of 11-7 vs. the spread this year. In their last three road games, Abilene Christian has gone 3-0 vs. the spread.Abilene Christian's over/under record this season sits at 16-12-1, and today's line of 139 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (145.4). Overall, 20 of their games have finished with more points than 139, but in their last three contests, the average scoring total is 142 points.Against Utah Valley, the Abilene Christian had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 73 points per game. They scored 67 points and posted a field goal percentage of 48% in the game. Ali Abdou Dibba is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 15.5. Meanwhile, Airion Simmons also brings a PPG average of 13.1 into the game.Currently, the Wildcats' defense holds the 231st rank in the nation, allowing 73.9 points per game. Against Utah Valley in their most recent game, the Abilene Christian defense gave up a total of 74 points while allowing Utah Valley to hit 48% of their shots.<h3>Will Stephen F. Austin Make it Happen at Home?</h3>Stephen F. Austin has been the favorite in 18 of their 31 games this season, going 12-6 in those games. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 7-3.

After their 84-71 win over Utah Tech, the Lumberjacks come into this game with a 17-14 record. They have gone 10-6 at home this season, compared to 4-8 on the road.Stephen F. Austin has an overall ATS record of 8-20 this season. At home, their ATS mark is 6-10. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Lumberjacks are just 3-7 vs. the spread.Stephen F. Austin's over/under record this season sits at 14-14 and today's line of 139 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (145.4). In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 146 points.Stephen F. Austin recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 84 points against Utah Tech. This output exceeded their season average of 75 points per game. For the season, the Stephen F. Austin offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 45%. So far, they have hit 50% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 6 made three's per contest.At this time, the Lumberjacks' defense is positioned 123rd in the country, permitting 70.5 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.6 threes per game vs. Abilene Christian. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 33.9%.

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